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Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes#243
Cover: Mike Grell & Joe Rubinstein

Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes #243

Sep 1978 · DC · 0.50 USD
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In "Earth's Last Stand," peace on Weber's World shatters when Ambassador Relnic and the Dominators disappear mid-negotiation, leaving Earth vulnerable. With the Khunds launching a full-scale invasion and only the Legion Subs standing between them and total conquest, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. Written by Paul Levitz and brought to life by Joe Staton’s dynamic art, with inks by Jack Abel and colors by Cory Adams, this pivotal issue captures the Legion at their most desperate. The cover, by Mike Grell and Joe Rubinstein, perfectly captures the tension of a world on the brink.

Contains 3 stories
Earth's Last Stand
12 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Mon-ElUltra BoyWildfireDawnstarSuperboySun BoyElement LadColossal BoyChameleon BoyCosmic BoyLight LassPhantom GirlPrincess ProjectraStar BoyDream GirlShrinking VioletBrainiac 5]Legion of Substitute Heroes [Chlorophyll KidColor KidFire LadNight GirlPolar BoyStone Boy]Saturn GirlLightning LadBouncing BoyDuo DamselShvaughn ErinAmbassador RelnicOntiirDominatorsKhunds

When Ambassador Relnic and the Dominators disappear during peace talks on Weber's World, the Khunds launch a sudden assault on Earth—leaving only the Legion of Substitute Heroes to stand in their way. With the full might of the Legion scattered and Earth's fate hanging in the balance, the Subs must rise to the challenge, testing their courage and unity against an overwhelming enemy.

[Earth's Last Stand] Chapter Two: Hunt for a Hyper-Beam
5 pp · Superhero

In "[Earth's Last Stand] Chapter Two: Hunt for a Hyper-Beam," the Legion of Super-Heroes races against time to uncover the source of mysterious disappearances on Weber’s World, as Earth faces a sudden and brutal invasion by the Khunderna. With the planet’s defenses crumbling and the reserve heroes overwhelmed, the team must track down a dangerous hyper-beam before it’s too late.

[Earth's Last Stand] Chapter Three: The Last Chance
8 pp · Superhero

In "[Earth's Last Stand] Chapter Three: The Last Chance," the planet faces a dire threat as the Khunderna launch an invasion, and the Legion of Super-Heroes must confront a series of mysterious disappearances on Weber's World. With the reserve heroes stepping in to defend Earth, they find themselves overwhelmed—can they hold the line before it's too late?

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Raw (Fine) $7
CGC 9.8 · 12 in census $263*
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $78*
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $45*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $32*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist Joe Staton
inker Jack Abel
colorist Cory Adams
letterer Jean Simek
cover pencils Mike Grell
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

Reprints

Reprinted in Superboy #6/1979 (1979), Rymdens hjältar #1/1980 (1980), Superboy #1/1980 (1980), Superman Presents Superboy #[nn] (1982), Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 (2018)

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